Comparative Effectiveness Trail to Reduce Child Maltreatment, Improve Client Outcomes and Examine Client Burden
Study Overview
Status
Status
Conditions
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Study Type
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Enrollment
Phase
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Iowa
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Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States, 51301
- Southwest Iowa Family Access Center
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50314
- Children & Families of Iowa
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Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50324
- Mid Iowa Family Therapy Center
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Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 50644
- Four Oaks
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Waterloo, Iowa, United States, 50701
- Families First
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Home Visitors: Home Visitors who are providing Supportive Case Management or being trained in SafeCare.
- Parents: English or Spanish speaking parents with a child between the ages of 0-5 years who are receiving services from a participating site.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Parents under the age of 18, who have no children under the age of 6 years, or do not speak English or Spanish will be excluded from this study.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Number of Arms
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / ArmParticipant Group / Arm |
Intervention / TreatmentIntervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: SafeCare
SafeCare, an evidence-based home visiting program
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An evidence-based home visiting program
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Active Comparator: Supportive Case Management
Child welfare services as usual
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Child welfare services as usual
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Parenting Young Children Scale-Supporting Positive Behavior Sub-scale
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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The Supporting Positive Behavior sub-scale of the Parenting Young Children Scale is made up of 7 items that assess supporting positive behavior (Example question: "Notice and praise your child's good behavior").
This subscale score is generated by calculating a mean of seven items on a 7-point scale (1=Not at all - 7=Almost Always).
Theoretical range of means: 1-7; Actual range of means: 1-7.
Higher scores represent higher degree of positive parenting skills.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring 6 or below were rated as low (n=125) and participants rating higher than 6 were rated as high (n=159).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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Parenting Young Children Scale-Proactive Parenting Sub-scale
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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The Proactive Parenting sub-scale of the Parenting Young Children Scale is made up of 7 items that assess proactive parenting (Example question: "Avoid struggles with your child by giving clear choices").
This subscale score is generated by calculating a mean of seven items on a 7-point scale (1=Not at all - 7=Almost Always).
Theoretical range of means: 1-7; Actual range of means: 1-7.
Higher scores represent higher degree of positive parenting skills.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring 6 or below were rated as low (n=148) and participants rating higher than 6 were rated as high (n=136).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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Parenting Young Children Scale-Setting Limits Sub-scale
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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The Setting limits sub-scale of the Parenting Young Children Scale is made up of 7 items that assess limit setting (Example question: "Stick to your rules and not change your mind").
This subscale score is generated by calculating a mean of seven items on a 7-point scale (1=Not at all - 7=Almost Always).
Theoretical range of means: 1-7; Actual range of means: 1-7.
Higher scores represent higher degree of positive parenting skills.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring 6.3 or below were rated as low (n=141) and participants rating higher than 6.3 were rated as high (n=143).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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Parenting Stress Inventory - Short Form
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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Parenting Stress Inventory - short form is a 36-item scale designed to measure stressors in parenthood including parental distress, dysfunctional interactions, and stressors related to having a difficult child.
(Example question: "Sometimes I feel like my child doesn't like me and doesn't want to be close to me").
A total score generated by summing all 36 items on a 5-point scale (1=Strongly Agree - 5=Strongly Disagree).
Theoretical total range: 36-180; Actual total range: 38-146.
Lower scores represent more stress/dysfunction.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring 71 or below were rated as low (n=136) and participants rating higher than 71 were rated as high (n=148).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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Protective Factors Survey-Parent Knowledge Sub-scale
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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The Parent knowledge sub-scale of the Protective Factors is made up of 5 items that assess parent knowledge.
(Example question: "There are many times when I don't know what to do as a parent").
This subscale score is generated by calculating a mean of 5 items on a 7-point scale (1=Never - 7=Always).
Theoretical range of means: 1-7; Actual range of means: 3.4-7.0.
Higher scores indicate higher parent knowledge.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring below 7 were rated as low (n=149) and participants rating 7 and higher were rated as high (n=133).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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Protective Factors Survey-Family Functioning Sub-scale
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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The Family Functioning sub-scale of the Protective Factors is made up of 5 items that assess family functioning.
(Example question: "My family pulls together when things are stressful").
This subscale score is generated by calculating a mean of 5 items on a 7-point scale (1=Never - 7=Always).
Theoretical range of means: 1-7; Actual range of means: 1-7.
Higher scores indicate higher family functioning.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring below 6 were rated as low (n=146) and participants rating 6 and higher were rated as high (n=133).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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Brief Symptom Inventory-Significant Case Percentage
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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The Brief Symptom Inventory is a 53-item scale designed to measure a range of emotional health states including depression, anxiety, somatization, and others.
(Example question: "How much were you distressed by nervousness or shakiness inside").
The 'significant case' definition from the BSI was used and includes those with elevated scores (higher than 2) on any of the subscales.
The percentage of participants that were considered a 'significant case' is reports.
The 'case' definition from the BSI, which includes elevation on any of the subscale.
The Brief Symptom Inventory is a 53-item scale designed to measure a range of emotional health states including depression, anxiety, somatization, and others.
A total score or the, Global Severity Index, is generated by calculating a mean of all 53 items; lower scores indicate lower levels of distress.
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (follow-up).
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BSI-Global Severity Index
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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The Brief Symptom Inventory is a 53-item scale designed to measure a range of emotional health states including depression, anxiety, somatization, and others.
(Example question: "How much were you distressed by nervousness or shakiness inside").
The Global Severity Index calculated a mean of all of the BSI subscales which includes 53 items on a 5-point scale (0=Not at all-4=Extremely).
Theoretical range of means: 0-4; Actual range of means: 0.0-3.5).
Higher scores indicate higher existence of symptoms.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, females scoring below .77
and males scoring below .57
were rated as low (n=197) and females rating .78 and higher and males rating .58 and higher were rated as high (n=87).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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Devereaux Early Child Assessment-Initiative Sub-scale
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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The Initiative sub-scale of the Devereaux Early Child Assessment (DECA) is made up of 11-18 items (depending on child's age) that assesses the child's initiative behavior.
(Example question: "Did the child do things for himself").
This subscale score generates a t-score of standardized norms from a sum of the 11-18 items on a 5-point scale (0=Never - 4=Very frequently).
Theoretical range of means: 28-72; Actual range of means: 28-72.
Higher ratings represent a higher degree of child initiation.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring below 56 were rated as low (n=110) and participants rating 56 and higher were rated as high (n=118).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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Devereaux Early Child Assessment-Attachment Sub-scale
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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The Attachment sub-scale of the Devereaux Early Child Assessment (DECA) is made up of 8-18 items (depending on child's age) that assesses the child's attachment behavior.
(Example question: "Did the toddler accept comfort from a familiar adult").
This subscale score generates a t-score of standardized norms from a sum of the 8-18 items on a 5-point scale (0=Never - 4=Very frequently).
Theoretical range of means: 28-72; Actual range of means: 28-72.
Higher ratings represent a higher degree of child attachment.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring below 52 were rated as low (n=101) and participants rating 52 and higher were rated as high (n=138).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Mother-Child Neglect Scale (MCNS)
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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The Mother-Child Neglect Scale (MCNS) is a 22-item scale designed to assess caregiving behaviors in four domains: physical, cognitive, supervision, and emotional needs.
(Example question: "I make sure my child sees a doctor when he/she needs one").
A total score generated by calculating a mean of the 22 items rated on a 4-point scale (1=Strongly Agree - 4=Strongly Disagree).
Theoretical range of means: 1-4; Actual range of means: 1.2-3.9.
Lower scores indicate less neglectful behaviors.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring 3.65 and below were rated as low (n=139) and participants rating higher than 3.65 were rated as high (n=145).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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Confusion, Hubbub, and Order Scale (CHAOS)
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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The CHAOS scale (Confusion, Hubbub, and Order) is a 15-item scale used to measure structure and chaos in the home environment.
(Example question: "There is very little commotion in our home").
A total score generated by calculating a mean of all 15 items on a 4-point scale (1=Very much like your own home - 4=Not at all like your own home).
Theoretical range of means: 1-4; Actual range of means: 1.0-2.7.
Lower scores indicate less chaos.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants scoring 1.5 or below were rated as low (n=151) and participants rating higher than 1.5 were rated as high (n=133).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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Family Resources Scale - Revised
Time Frame: Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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The Family Resources Scale - Revised is a 40-item scale that assesses the adequacy of family needs in four domains: basic needs, money, time for self, and time for family.
(Example question: "How well is the following need being met: House or apartment").
A total count of resources needed out of 40 assessed.
Resources were considered needed if the participant indicated the resource was 'Not at all' met, 'A little' met, or 'Sometimes' met (5-point scale: 1=Not at all - 5=Almost always).
Theoretical range of means: 0-40; Actual range of means: 0-40.
Higher ratings indicating a higher number of resources needed.
Because the data were heavily skewed toward the positive end of the scale, the measure was dichotomized into high vs. low based on an approximate median split.
Specifically, participants with 9 or fewer needs not met were rated as low (n=152) and participants with 10 and higher needs not met were rated as high (n=132).
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Families were assessed at two time points: 1) after being invited into the study during a visit with their provider (Baseline) and, 2) approximately 6-months later (Follow-up).
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Sponsor
Collaborators
Collaborators
Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Daniel J Whitaker, PhD, Georgia State University
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 90CU0062
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